Who Are We?
The Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS® (ESAR) was established in 1989. ESAR’s geographic region includes Accomack and Northampton counties on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We currently have over 200 REALTOR® members and over 40 affiliate business members, who consist of sales agents, brokers, property managers, appraisers and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry.
What Do We Do?
We provide a variety of services including educational opportunities, professional standards enforcement, market statistics, multiple listing and lockbox services and more. Our mission is to promote the professionalism and elevate the business of members through education, tools and resources and to ensure that REALTOR® ethics and property rights are protected.
How Can you Contact Us?
Our office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our staff are available to handle your inquiries by phone, by email or in person. Feel free to email Association Executive Sharon Lukens directly at slukens@esrealtors.com.
The Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS®, the leading advocate of the real estate industry.
Proudly partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® and Virginia REALTORS®.
Inquiries regarding the Code of Ethics, State Licensing or Association Membership should be directed to the Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS® at 757-789-7630.
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics and What does the Code of Ethics Mean to You
Ethics Complaints, Arbitration Requests and Related Information
Commonwealth of Virginia Regulatory Programs and Compliance Section
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-8504 Fax: (866) 282-3932
Upcoming Events
9/30/2023
10/4/2023
5-7pm, Oyster Farm in Cape Charles
10/12/2023
5-7pm at Captain Zack's, Chincoteague
10/17/2023
2024…Are you ready? Join Amy Higgins with Eastern Shore Marketing to make 2024 your best year yet in real estate! Amy will show you how identify where to focus your time (and money!) in the sea of marketing opportunities available today
This event will be held in the ESAR Training Room, at the ESAR office in Onley. Lunch will be provided.
You can register at the ESAR Member Services Portal: https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
10/24/2023
10/25/2023
10/26/2023
11/2/2023
ESAR General Membership Meeting
At this event there will be:
- Updates from ESAR staff and leaders
- Updates from current ESAR staff and leadership
- Another live basket auction benefitting RPAC
- Results of the 2024 Board Elections - Voting will take place electronically in advance, and results will be announced during the meeting.
- AND MORE
In-person VAR CE classes (9am-12noon) - REGISTER SEPARATELY! Classes will be RE Laws You Need to Know and Social Media Advertising.
Affiliate Expo - Before and after the meeting, stop at our Affiliate Expo to talk others in the ESAR community who help contribute to the industry and facilitate home ownership.
Lunch will be provided. The meeting will proceed after lunch at approx 1pm.
Bring a non-perishable food item for our Foodbank Drive and be entered into a drawing to win a deluxe gift basket of goodies.
The deadline to register is Friday, October 20.
Please register for each class and the meeting separately on the ESAR Member Services Portal:
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
Your real estate practice requires knowledge of a wide range of complicated laws. This session will touch on hot-button topics that frequently come up and create confusion. Topics include the Property Owner's Association Act, contracts, short sales, property management, antitrust law, and more.
This class will be taught in person by a staffer from Virginia REALTORS® at the Eastern Shore Community College.
Approved for 2 Hours Legal Updates CE or 2 Hours Current Industry Issues/Trends PL.
This class will be taught the morning of the ESAR General Membership Meeting.
Please register for each class and the meeting separately on the ESAR Member Services Portal:
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
Hear from Virginia REALTORS® legal staff on the most common questions related to on-line advertising from what you need to know about social media to how you can end up in hot water without even realizing it. This session will cover all the laws, regulations and Articles of the Code of Ethics that apply to marketing yourself online.
This class will be taught in person by a staffer from Virginia REALTORS® at the Eastern Shore Community College.
Approved for 1 Hours Legal Updates CE.
This class will be taught the morning of the ESAR General Membership Meeting. Please register for each class and the meeting separately on the ESAR Member Services Portal:
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
11/9/2023
11/14/2023
11/15/2023
The New Member Orientation program covers topics necessary for you, as a REALTOR®, to conduct yourself efficiently, professionally and ethically. Join your fellow new members to find out about all our member benefits, and discover how your membership works for you. For members who have not been active, this is the perfect time to get reacquainted & updated on all the new benefits and programs to help your business grow. New Member Orientation is mandatory for new members within 6 months of joining.
REGISTER HERE: https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
Other classes recommended or required for new members:
In preparation for this class, YOU MUST TAKE the Fairhaven Class, available on the Virginia REALTORS® website for FREE. You can find that class here: https://learn.virginiarealtors.org/products/fairhaven-training
You should also register for the next available Navica MLS New Member/Refresher class. This will give you a good overview of how to use the Navica MLS system at ESAR. There will be no MLS training during Orientation.
Mandatory Code of Ethics training will NOT be included in this session, but will be referenced.
11/22/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff takes time to celebrate the holiday.
11/23/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff takes time to celebrate the holiday.
As we take time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing the best to you and your family.
11/24/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff takes time to celebrate the holiday.
As we take time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing the best to you and your family.
11/30/2023
12/5/2023
New Member (aka Refresher) Class: Great for new members and experienced users alike. This 90-minute virtual class will cover basic functions and will likely teach even seasoned users something new. Topics include: searching, e-mailing listings, printing listings, saving searches, quick CMA and maintenance. Registration will be available closer to the class date.
12/10/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff and leaders take time to attend this industry event.
12/11/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff and leaders take time to attend this industry event.
12/12/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff and leaders take time to attend this industry event.
12/14/2023
12/25/2023
As we take this time to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's holidays. See you next year!
12/26/2023
As we take this time to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's holidays. See you next year!
12/27/2023
As we take this time to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's holidays. See you next year!
12/28/2023
As we take this time to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's holidays. See you next year!
12/29/2023
As we take this time to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's holidays. See you next year!
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